General Information

Situated at approximately 25km southward off the Sydney CBD sits the suburb of Kareela. Originating from an Aboriginal word, Kareela means a location of trees and water, and in 1968, it was officially accepted as a suburb.

Demographics

Kareela has a population of around 3,325 of which the median age was 42 years, higher than the Australian average.Australian, English, Irish, Scottish and Greeks make up the suburb.The most common occupations are professionals, clerical staff, managers, technicians and retail workers.

Transport

Buses are the main form of public transport in the area. Regular services are available to nearby Miranda and Bonnet Bay.For convenience reasons, many local residents prefer to use private transport for commuting to work and other places.

Commercial area

Kareela Village is a small shopping centre, located on the corner of Bates Drive and Freya Street. It features a Coles supermarket, pharmacy, fruit shop, hairdresser and other specialty stores.

Housing

Almost all private dwellings in Kareela are comprised of detached housing.